Lulu Brandt

This elegant boutique showcases more exclusive designers than any other shop in town: Hugo Boss for women, Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney, Blumarine and more. The shoes and accessories are great as well. It’s a little bit of Vogue magazine in unlikely Old Pasadena. Most importantly, the service is renowned — a saleswoman once insisted on running to the store’s nearby warehouse to look for sale items she thought would be perfect for us.

Staples: Chic business and dress-up clothes for grown-up women who have panache and a decent figure.

Don’t Miss: The sales—they are fantastic. Ask to get on the mailing list.